Begin in a snug, at the Bleeding Horse, a typically beautiful and charming Dublin pub. This snug is upstairs, in a warren of little alcoves and hallways, with other bars, and other little groups in conversation. This pub, a stone's throw from where we were staying, was founded in 1659. In other words, just recently … Continue reading Our Ireland Adventure
Among your friends – CD Update
Among Your Friends Is Coming! The band is working pretty hard right now to get the new CD across the line. You may have heard that we’re calling it ‘Among Your Friends.’ The reason for this is that John keeps talking about it at shows. It’s going to be a full-length release. There are two … Continue reading Among your friends – CD Update
Three Epic Weekends in March
To love a pub is a perfectly reasonable thing. Every night has the potential for high points and surprises. It is in pubs where we meet new friends, and hear new music. The pub is where a person might go, from time to time, to find some kismet, if you will. It’s your third place. … Continue reading Three Epic Weekends in March
Our Next Big Musical Project – Among Your Friends
Happy February, Cloverians! Before anything else, we've got two birthdays in the band. John turned 36 on the 13th, and Beau turns 35 on the 19th, so there's that. We're Confused: What Are We Making? We're making new music that will result in a new collection of original and traditional tunes. We're not sure how to … Continue reading Our Next Big Musical Project – Among Your Friends
2022, The Squelchiest, Dewiest, Falstaffian Of Years
It's the end of another fantastic year, so it seems like a perfect time to take a closer look at what made it so much fun. Since we can be a little nerdy, we're taking a different approach to this year's list: rather than using superlatives and terms like 'best' or 'greatest,' we've chosen more descriptive terms, for the … Continue reading 2022, The Squelchiest, Dewiest, Falstaffian Of Years